Special Effects Makeup I & II

If you’re curious about how movie monsters come to life or want to transform a face for cosplay and stage, this Special Effects Makeup I & II course is for you. Designed for beginners who want a solid foundation and a clear path to advanced looks, you’ll gain practical skills you can apply right away in any FX makeup project—from prosthetics to aging techniques and scary horror effects.

Led by seasoned professional Hendrickje Matthews, with over 20 years in the industry, this course starts with essential techniques and builds toward more intricate designs. You’ll learn through hands-on practice, from simple cheek gashes to aging with prosthetics, so you can create convincing, expressive effects for film, theater, conventions, and Halloween.

What you’ll gain goes beyond surface looks: you’ll understand how materials behave, how to plan a makeup sequence, and how to achieve durable results under practical conditions. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts of FX makeup, airbrushing, body painting, and mask making, plus the artistry behind creating zombies, monsters, and aliens. You’ll also explore Pros Aide transfers, sponges and brushes, and the critical steps in sculpting and casting to bring your ideas to life.

Across engaging modules, you’ll see how these techniques translate into real roles: designing characters for scenes, preparing prosthetic pieces, and executing aging with makeup that reads on camera or stage. The course also emphasizes safety, tool care, and workflow that keeps projects moving from concept to finish with confidence.

Key topics and skills include:

• FX airbrushing and traditional painting techniques to blend effects with natural skin tones
• Prosthetics creation, sculpting, casting, and Prosthetic makeup application fundamentals
• Mask making, sponge and brush work, and applying Pros Aide transfers for seamless adhesion
• Body painting, color theory for FX, and detailing to enhance realism
• Zombie design, monsters and aliens concepts, and horror effects for practical scenes
• Aging with makeup, age progression techniques, and subtle aging with makeup

Whether you’re pursuing online special effects makeup as a hobbyist or aiming to build a portfolio for professional gigs, this beginner fx makeup online course is structured to guide you from the basics through practical, goal-driven practice. It integrates a broad set of techniques used in film, television, and live events, ensuring you develop a versatile toolkit you can showcase with confidence.

Ready to create transformative looks and advance your FX makeup skills? Enroll now to start practicing with guided projects, feedback-ready assignments, and a clear path to more advanced studies in special effects artistry.